At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal round ceramic lamp for your home. Frequently made of
ceramic,
metal and
brass, every round ceramic lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a round ceramic lamp, we have 17 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer round ceramic lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right round ceramic lamp, those designed in
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made round ceramic lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Giles Caffier,
Houtique and
Brent Bennett are consistently popular.
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.